Simple: I propose disabling 'look' for @ooc or even make those rooms blind. Being able to notice or look at other characters is a big IC spoiler.
You can, first and foremost, confirm they're still alive and in the game. You can see their health, clothes/armor/gear, smell, all stuff that you should learn by going and RPing with the person.
I just noticed that when in the @ooc lounge and someone enters/leaves it while you're in it the message still pops up like so:
[OOC: Character returns to the IC world. ]
This isn't a super big deal, but it can tip you off OOCly that a certain character is still alive and well. Of course, you wouldn't act on that knowledge, but it'd be better if you were OOCly unaware as well as ICly.
Use Case:
Two players are RPing in public, one needs to step away, the other will take the same moment to take a whiz, both go @ooc. They need to know when the other party is done and returning.
Do we support this use case or do we hide the enter/exit message?
